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Mafia Island scuba overview and site list including Juani South.
Dive Spot Guide•
Juani South
Juani South is a boat-access fringing reef on Juani Island.
Boat-access Juani Island fringing reef with a long coral slope, strong color, and classic Mafia Island reef life.
About Juani South
Juani South is a boat-access fringing reef on the seaward side of Juani Island with a long coral slope, strong color, and classic Mafia Island reef life. It suits divers who want a straightforward reef run with turtle, ray, and schooling-fish potential rather than a gimmick site, and it rewards picking a tide window that matches the local conditions.
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Research Estimate At Juani South
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentModerate current
Where Is Juani South?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Juani South Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
7m - 26m
Depth Note
Fringing reef with a shallow edge and a descent to around 26 m.
Best Season
November to April
Typical Conditions
Fringing reef slope with coral color, moderate tidal influence, and regular turtle, ray, and fish sightings.
Safety & Access At Juani South
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Keep buoyancy tidy over coral, respect tide windows, and stay comfortable with depth on the outer slope.
Access Restrictions
Boat access from the Mafia dive base; plan around tide timing and operator scheduling.
Legal Notes
Follow the Mafia Island Marine Park rules and local dive briefings.
Local Intel For Juani South
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Reef slope with depth to around 26 m.
Freediving
Experienced freedivers can use the shallower edge on calm days, but the site is still better planned as a scuba reef.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is limited to the shallowest coral edge and calm water.
Wildlife at Juani South
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Juani South
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Juani South
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility25m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
